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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Gertie's Scholarship Book Giveaway!

Hello, lovely readers! I just received a huge box of my book from my publisher, and I want to put the extra copies to good use. I know a lot of people are under tight budgets these days, so I want to do a giveaway targeted specifically toward people who can't afford to buy the book right now. If you're a student, unemployed, underemployed, a new mom, saving for buying a house . . . whatever the case is--it's none of my business, quite frankly! But I want to make sure that folks who want a copy have a way of getting it. I know library wait lists can be long and frustrating.

If you'd like a copy of the book and can't swing the cost right now, send me an email at gretchen (at) blogforbettersewing (dot) com with the subject line "BOOK GIVEAWAY" and please include your email and mailing address. All countries are included. I will randomly pick five people and send you a free copy of the book. The drawing will be in a week. Good luck!

I just ordered my copy yesterday. I had to wait for my tax refund (which happens at a different time of year in Australia) and pay all my bills first. Dang. Oh well looking forward to getting my hands on it.

I have often wondered why the US does it in April. Did someone just pick a random date out of a hat?

This is really lovely of you! I already have my copy (and will be inserting a lining into my GORGEOUS raspberry-coloured tweed version of the pencil skirt this weekend, yay!) but just wanted to say: Yay! What a nice idea!Also wanted to say thanks for the book and the inspiration. I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now and it's really ispired me, to sew learn and improve, and I'm now finally at the stage where I'm making garments I'm really proud of - and a lot of it's down to you. So thanks!

Hi Gertie - blessing to you for sharing such a fantastic book. Received my copy of your book from America last week. As a man, I won't be able to use the patterns (lucky the woman who ends up with my copy years from now) - but love the technique part. Not sure if you'll actually read my bit - but would love any suggestions on using your book with mens patterns. Already purchased a suit pattern to follow (as close as I can) with your jacket pattern. Again, you wrote a wonderful book. Thanks for helping my sewing to get to the next level.

Hi Gertie, I have two lovely ideas, one copy for the gorgeous S, who works part-time at The Fabric Store Newstead, Brisbane. S has a passion for sewing for herself and others and she has the most charming vintage style. She's also a mother to two small boys. Her customer service in the store is outstanding and you just love her the second you meet her! I could see your book on the counter for a wee while and then lovely S could take it home! S has a blog cirquedubebe, if you want to look at it in spare moment! My next idea is a copy for my chalkface's library! I have enjoyed showing your blog on the data projector many times and your image really gets positive attention! I was always going on about Gertie this and that during last term. And guess what my class has the Bernina 1010 sewing machine! Same as yours!! That was a funny moment when I flashed up your machine image post and told the workers we were in good company! Ps in Australia will pay for postage! Xx

That's so generous! I can afford it - I'm just too cheap to buy it right now so will probably ask for it for Christmas! - so I'll save the entry for people who need it more than me, but what a lovely giveaway. Some people will be very happy very soon!

You are indeed a kind lady. I knew, quite apart from all the sewing, that I would like you as a Friend too. Happily, I can say that I bought your book & have used some of the pattern alteration info. Cheers from Nova Scotia!

Fortunately,I won't need such a generous offer of a free copy .... this time(yay me!!). I did want you to know (if you even believe in such a thing) that there is such a thing as good kharma. In a age where people think about themselves, it's refreshing that there are people like you.....

Oh! I thank God for your generosity. I've been wanting your book since it came out especially after I read some of the reviews on Amazon but currently unemployed. I hope you pick me! If not I hope whoever gets it will be blessed!

Wow, this is such a nice idea! I just received your book and I'm happy that more pople will be able to enjoy it this way :-)

I have a question, since I can't find the answer in the book: are the sewing allowances included in the patterns? I'm from Europe and I'm used to add them by myself, but I know that in the USA they're often already included. I'm a bit confused!

They are already included! The allowance is 5/8", which I believe translates to 1.5 cm. But please do measure the flat pattern first (as I recommend in the fitting chapter). Some are finding the patterns more close-fitting than they would normally wear.

Planning a wedding on a budget over here! Trying to save money buy making my own wedding dress (plus, it would be so amazing to make it myself) and your book would be such a help in the techniques department!

I've already sent you my e-mail, but I also wanted to say thank you for this wonderful give away anyway! Been pinching so many pennies these last few years that my fingers hurt! Whoever wins these books will be seriously blessed. :D

I would love to have a copy of your new book! It looks amaaaazing! I'm a recent college grad who now has time for sewing since I'm not school in any more! But all my money goes to paying of student loans. What a great giveaway!

I don't qualify, but I ordered mine today from Amazon. So very nice of you to give some away to those who wouldn't otherwise be able to get one. I also got my coat pattern today, so hopefully, will be starting it soon. It's been fun to read the posts